# Ensminger Jr. joins Louisiana football staff
**URL:** https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991
**Category:** Football
**Created:** [March 11, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991 "2026-03-11T22:26:19Z")
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### Author:  [@RaginCajun77](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaginCajun77)
#### Post date: [March 11, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991/1 "2026-03-11T22:26:19Z")
> **[Ensminger Jr. joins Louisiana football staff](https://www.katc.com/sports/ul-sports/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff)**
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> Steven Ensminger Jr. is joining the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football coaching staff as an offensive analyst
Key points of the article:
1. New Addition: Steven Ensminger Jr. has joined the staff as an offensive analyst. While his specific role is still being finalized, he is expected to assist with either quarterbacks or tight ends. Ensminger Jr. previously coached at the high school level, including stints at Ruston and Neville.
2. Returning Veteran: Coach Rob Christophel has returned to the program as a senior analyst and is currently working with the quarterbacks alongside head coach Michael Desormeaux.
3. Staff Departure: Tight ends graduate assistant Joe Lombardi has left the program to take a position as the tight ends coach at Nicholls.
4. Spring Schedule: The Ragin’ Cajuns are scheduled to begin spring football practice on Tuesday, March 17.
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### Author:  [@angeleast](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/angeleast)
#### Post date: [March 11, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991/2 "2026-03-11T23:20:06Z")
How will this help us? The name sounds familiar
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### Author:  [@RaginCajun77](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaginCajun77)
#### Post date: [March 11, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991/3 "2026-03-11T23:29:07Z")
> [@RaginCajun77](#):
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> Steven Ensminger Jr.
### **Coach Steven Ensminger Jr.**
- **Most Recent Role:** Quarterbacks Coach at **Zachary High School** (as of early 2024).
- **Previous Experience:** Quarterbacks Coach at **Ruston High School** (2021–2023), where he helped lead the Bearcats to a 5A State Championship in 2023.
- **Alma Mater:** Louisiana Tech (Quarterback) and Auburn.
**Personal Connection:** Son of former LSU Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger.
He is also the widow of Carley McCord, who was killed in the plane crash here in Lafayette.
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### Author:  [@RaginCajun77](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/u/RaginCajun77)
#### Post date: [March 11, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://cajunthreds.discourse.group/t/ensminger-jr-joins-louisiana-football-staff/1991/4 "2026-03-11T23:32:23Z")
> [@RaginCajun77](#):
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> Coach Rob Christophel
### **Coach Rob Christophel**
- **Most Recent Position:** Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at **Nicholls State University**.
- **Offensive Philosophy:** Specializes in the **no-huddle, spread offense**.
- **Key Coaching Milestones:**
- **Education:** 1984 graduate of **Austin Peay State University**.
- **Hometown:** Reading, Ohio.